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Overview |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Mansfield University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,796 students)
LRC vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Mansfield University?
- La Roche College is 306.1% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.3% higher at LRC than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($31,334.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 26.7% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,168 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($20,948 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (955) is 16 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming LRC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mansfield University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at LRC (3.2)
LRC vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC or Mansfield University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mansfield University and LRC.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than La Roche College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,000)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mansfield University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mansfield University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mansfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/